Weather & Climate in Lower Burrell, PA

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Lower Burrell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 883 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	51.5°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	29°F (-2°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	883 ft (269 m)
Area	4.5 sq mi (11.5 km²)
Population Density	1,035/sq mi
Coordinates	40.5833°N, 79.7180°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Allegheny County County
Nearest Airport	Pittsburgh/Butler Regional (BTP) 18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"

11% above US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.13"

Driest Month (Feb) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively High
Risk Score	98.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	32.7 / 100
Community Resilience	91.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Very High
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Very High
Landslide	Relatively Low
Avalanche	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.

Sep 25, 1998	2 km SW of Adamsville, Pennsylvania	M4.5	116 km	5 km
Mar 30, 2024	2 km SSW of Maple Ridge, Ohio	M3.0	118 km	6 km
Aug 7, 2000	2 km S of Limaville, Ohio	M2.9	128 km	5 km
Sep 11, 2024	4 km WNW of Claysville, Pennsylvania	M2.5	80 km	4 km

Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tornado History

296 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 564 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Path	Fatalities
Jun 2, 1998	EF4	73 km	36.5 mi	0
Jun 3, 1980	EF4	8 km	11.8 mi	0
May 31, 1985	EF3	69 km	39.0 mi	9
Jul 11, 1976	EF3	32 km	11.8 mi	1
Aug 3, 1963	EF3	32 km	0.1 mi	2
Jun 26, 2024	EF2	21 km	10.8 mi	0
May 11, 2024	EF2	45 km	5.8 mi	0
May 7, 2024	EF2	92 km	15.3 mi	0
Aug 25, 2023	EF2	73 km	2.0 mi	0
Aug 1, 2022	EF2	93 km	1.8 mi	0
Mar 31, 2022	EF2	40 km	8.6 mi	0
Oct 21, 2021	EF2	78 km	15.7 mi	0
Oct 2, 2018	EF2	78 km	4.1 mi	0
Oct 2, 2018	EF2	56 km	1.6 mi	0
Mar 23, 2011	EF2	34 km	9.0 mi	0
Nov 10, 2002	EF2	97 km	7.0 mi	1
Apr 28, 2002	EF2	41 km	5.0 mi	0
Apr 9, 2001	EF2	85 km	4.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1998	EF2	92 km	15.0 mi	0
Jun 2, 1998	EF2	93 km	12.0 mi	0

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950–2024, US only).

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	29°F (-2°C)	2.5 in	Coldest
February	30°F (-1°C)	2.4 in	Driest
March	39°F (4°C)	3.4 in
April	49°F (9°C)	3.4 in
May	59°F (15°C)	4.0 in
June	67°F (20°C)	4.1 in
July	73°F (23°C)	4.1 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	70°F (21°C)	3.7 in
September	64°F (18°C)	3.4 in
October	52°F (11°C)	2.7 in
November	42°F (6°C)	3.2 in
December	32°F (0°C)	3.0 in

Lower Burrell has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.4").

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